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"We put pressure on the wound and called the RSPCA and the police but sadly the cub passed away."

Mr Flaskett said that police sent an armed response to the scene.

He continued: "You can't have people shooting arrows at wildlife, that is not acceptable.

"It is just disgusting that someone would behave like that, I do not know what is wrong with people.

"You can't have people shooting arrows at wildlife, that is not acceptable" (Image: Sarah Flaskett)

"As much as foxes can be pests at times, you do not go shooting them with arrows.

"Imagine if it was your cat or dog."

The RSPCA is appealing for information following the attack.

Animal collection officer Jade Guthrie said: “Sadly given how severe the injury was this poor fox never really stood a chance. He would have been in so much pain and it is heartbreaking to think how much he would have suffered.

“We are aware that this poor fox had managed to cover a distance with this injury as there was a bloody trail showing where he had been.

“It appears that whoever did this would have likely done so deliberately and it is concerning to think that someone would want to maliciously injure and kill an animal.

It is against the law under section 11 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act to kill or take any wild animal using a bow or crossbow.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.